5 Titanic Museums And Experiences From Around The World

Curious to learn more about the real story of the ill-fated ship Titanic(1997)? Follow me on this exciting time travel tour to 5 Titanic museums and experiences worldwide. Plus, I'm telling you all there is to know about the highly anticipated "Titanic 2" – set to sail in 2018…

In 2012, exactly 100 years after the sinking of the original Titanic, the interactive museum experienceTitanic Belfast opened its doors for the first time.

Ever since then, visitors can learn all about the construction, sinking and aftermath of the ill-fated Titanic as they walk through nine differently themed exhibition areas.

The outer design of the museum is based on the shape of an iceberg and features the exact same height as the original RMS Titanic. Thus, you can really imagine the impressive size of the original ship. Look how small I am in front of this building…

The Irish town of Cobh was formerly named Queenstown and the last stop of the Titanic before she set sail for America.

You can get to Cobh by train from Dublin in about 3,5 to 4 hours. Catch a train to Cork first, then change to the short local train to Cobh. Pre-Booking online through Irishrail is recommend as the train tickets get more expensive the closer you get to your departure date.

The pretty town of Cobh

From the train station of Cobh it's just a short walk to the Titanic Experience, where you will be led through several exhibition rooms with a guide. You will also see the original harbour front and departure point, where the last passengers of the Titanic waited to board the ship.

Get yourself a "Heart of the Ocean" for 5 Euros!

And while you're there already, don't miss the nearby Cobh Heritage Center. Focusing on worldwide Irish emigration, this museum provides a lot of insightful information about Irish history and the ships that left from here – including the Titanic.

At the Cobh Heritage Center

You can also join the Titanic Trail – a 1-hour walking tour that provides even more information about how the city of Cobh is connected to the Titanic and its former passengers.

Statue of Irish emigrant Annie Moore and her two younger brothers, who were the first emigrants to arrive at Ellis Island, New York. This is, by the way, close to the spot where the Titanic saw land for the last time.

3. The Titanic Artifact Exhibition in Orlando, Florida, USA

Orlando is not only a big playground for kids (after all, this is the home of Disneyworld), but also for adults (The Universal Film Studios are an awesome mix of studio film locations and fun park).

4. The Grapes Pub in Southampton, England

Both in real life as well as in the film, the Titanic departed from the harbour town of Southampton in the South of England.

And when I was in Southampton, I was pretty sure that I had discovered the pub where Leonardo DiCaprio alias Jack wins two tickets for the Titanic at a game of poker.

This pub is called The Grapes. The interior there really reminded me of the pub scene. I even spotted a wall clock behind the bar that looked just like the one in the film!

However, the filming location of the "poker pub" has never been revealed and it's probably more likely that the scene was shot in a film studio. Plus, in contrast to the film, the real Grapes pub doesn't look out over the docks.

The pub did, however, "save" the lives of four real life Titanic passengers. The brothers Bertram, Tom and Alfred Slade as well as crew member Alexander Hooper all missed the Titanic's departure in Southampton because they had been drinking for too long at the Grapes.

Southampton also houses the SeaCity Museum, where you can learn more about the city's connection to the Titanic.

5. Titanic 2 – set to sail in 2018

When I was a young teenager around the time Titanic was released in cinemas, there was a computer game that simulated actually being on board and walking through the Titanic. Back then, I always thought: If you could ever do that in real life, how awesome would that be?

At the beginning of 2018, it looks this wish might actually become a reality…

After several failed attempts to create a full-size replica of the Titanic, it has now been revealed that the "Titanic 2" built in Nanjing, China, is almost finished! Its maiden voyage from China to Dubai is set to take place in 2018.

In terms of the interior design, the Titanic 2 will look the same as in year 1912 and there will even be costumes from that time period to wear for the passengers. There will also be three distinctive classes (first, second and third).

In contrast to the original, however, the Titanic 2 will feature modern technology and lifeboats that are sufficient for all 2,500 passengers on board. So that's a reassurance.

Apparently, Titanic 2 will also feature a camera at the bow of the ship, so that the passengers can recreate that famous "Jack, I'm flying scene" from the film.

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I am an ex London expat now living back in Germany. My second home is the cinema. If you don't find me there I am probably travelling the world in order to trace my favourite film settings while trying to stay on a budget. On filmfantravel.com, I combine these two passions to share my best tips about film-inspired budget travel. Join the journey on Twitter! @filmfantravel